Bus Tickets from Cincinnati to Springfield, IL

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from $81
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from $88
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from $87
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  • This trip is recommended because it is: Cheapest
    Departure time: July 28 at
    Departure city: Cincinnati
    Departure location: Cincinnati Bus Station
    Arrival time: July 29 at
    Destination city: Springfield
    Destination location: Springfield (Shaners Tire), IL
    Operated by: Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus
    Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • This trip is recommended because it is: Fastest
    Departure time: July 28 at
    Departure city: Cincinnati
    Departure location: Cincinnati (Downtown)
    Arrival time: July 28 at
    Destination city: Springfield
    Destination location: Springfield (Shaners Tire), IL
    Operated by: FlixBusFlixBus
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: July 28 at
    Departure city: Cincinnati
    Departure location: Cincinnati Bus Station
    Arrival time: July 28 at
    Destination city: Springfield
    Destination location: Springfield (Shaners Tire), IL
    Operated by: Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus
    Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: July 28 at
    Departure city: Cincinnati
    Departure location: Cincinnati (Downtown)
    Arrival time: July 28 at
    Destination city: Springfield
    Destination location: Springfield (Shaners Tire), IL
    Operated by: FlixBusFlixBus
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: July 28 at
    Departure city: Cincinnati
    Departure location: Cincinnati (Downtown)
    Arrival time: July 29 at
    Destination city: Springfield
    Destination location: Springfield (Shaners Tire), IL
    Operated by: Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus
    Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus
    Vehicle: BusDuration:

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Compare 2 ways to go from Cincinnati to Springfield.

Bus
Average Price$68 - $185Average Duration17h 55m
11kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
CheapestMost eco-friendly
Train
Average Price$141 - $208Average Duration16h 27m
41kg CO₂e1 out of 5 stars
Fastest
busbud logoBusbud recommends taking the bus from Cincinnati to Springfield

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as the good way to reach Springfield. The journey takes about 17 hours 55 minutes and with fares starting at just $68, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

4bus per day
17h 55mAverage Duration
$68Cheapest ticket
11kgCO₂ emissions

Bus Cincinnati to Springfield, IL: Trip Overview

Average ticket price$82
Average bus trip duration17h 55m
Number of daily buses4
Earliest bus departure12:55am
Distance279 miles (449 km)
Latest bus departure10:25am

Cincinnati to Springfield Bus

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Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found
07/24
$67
07/25
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07/27
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07/28
$74
07/29
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07/30
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07/31
$89
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Cincinnati to Springfield, IL was searched and found on Jul 24, 2025 with a price of $67

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Cincinnati to Springfield, IL, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $67 to $89 for a bus ticket from Cincinnati to Springfield, IL based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $74 which is on 2025-07-28.

About Bus Travel

Bus Travel Tips

Make friends with the driver. They usually know a lot about your destination and may even recommend which side of the bus to sit on to get the best views on the road between Cincinnati and Springfield!

Start sightseeing the minute your bus leaves the station. If you're on the night bus from Cincinnati to Springfield, get comfy and count the stars.

Buses are energy-efficient. Carrying a passenger over 100 kms by coach only takes 0.6-0.9 liters of gas. Compare that to the 2.6 liters required by high-speed train, 6.6 liters by airplane and 7.6 liters by gas-powered car, and it's clear that the bus is a more environmentally-conscious option for your bus transportation from Cincinnati to Springfield.

Make a music playlist for your bus ride from Cincinnati to Springfield, and enjoy the scenery to tunes from your own personal soundtrack.

Did you know?

Did you know that 80% of the buses in North America are equipped with WiFi and power outlets ? And 60% of bus travelers have used their electronic device on board during 2014.

Did you know there are on average 4,400 intercity bus departures every day in the US only? This number has been growing for 9 years in a row, yay!

9.2% of ground transportation in Europe is done by bus versus 7.4% by train.

What's the cheapest way to go from Cincinnati to Springfield, IL?

busbud logoThe bus is the cheapest travel choice for this destination

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